Her oldest is going off to the military so she wanted to have pictures with her kids before he leaves.

It’s amazing how time flies. We get so busy taking care of them, raising them and making sure they become well adjusted adults that when the day comes for them to spread their wings and fly we wonder if we’ve missed any moments.

When they’re not little anymore you can’t bribe them with ice cream to take a picture with you, so I have to say these two were troopers by granting their mom her wish to capture just one more moment. Hold each other tight, treasure family. Next thing you know, they’re ready to leave the nest and live life.

I had to go to Miami last week and after 15 long years, I finally got to see my good friend. We’re both from Chile and that’s where we originally met. I would travel back to Chile when I was teenager and we became good friends. Our parents go waaaay back. She ended up moving to the U.S. and I had the opportunity to see her in 2001 when I was driving through Miami. I cannot believe that it’s been 15 years since that last hug. We talk regularly and keep track of each other on social media, maybe that’s why 15 years went by and we didn’t feel them.

I couldn’t go to Miami and not see her. Unacceptable. So I got in my rental and drove to her house and finally got to meet her wonderful husband and two children. Unfortunately, her son doesn’t like pictures so he’s missing from this impromptu photo shoot. Meet my friend Alejandra.

I got to meet Maggie via Facebook and we corresponded for months and months before we finally got the chance to meet face to face and collaborate in preparation for their upcoming wedding next year. Absolute sweethearts these two were. He’s a chef, she’s a conference fancy pants and together they are nothing but love. Congratulations on your engagement! I can’t wait to document your special wedding day.